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  • Mark Engler avatar

    If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 25, 2014
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    If we are going to see the church multiply we must never be lacking in zeal, we must be joyful in hope, and we must not be overcome by evil. The church in America has gotten complacent and lazy, so have we! We must be diligent if we are to improve.

    If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply Romans 12:1-21 Read Rom. 12:1-21 INTRO: Ever since the first of this month when Mike and I went to Dallas, TX for the Right Now Conference I have been convicted. I have been convicted in some ways that I have failed in ministry. But in other ways I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honoring God’s Investment-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014
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    3 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

    HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-III—1Timothy 1:12-17 Need: Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment/charge. We must recognize the gravity of God’s investment. We must be made aware of the investment made to our responsibility with the Gospel. When do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare The Way - Stand Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 22, 2018
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    This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand (Take a Stand for Jesus) 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018

    Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 Theme: First Sunday of Advent Title: Prepare the Way - STAND UP! This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018 INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    70. The Church - Faith Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
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    Faith is more than just belief; it’s a living response of trust, obedience and loyalty to the Creator who has a claim on one’s existence.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 70 - THE CHURCH -FAITH This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Truth About Lying Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 3, 2016
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    In this sermon, we explore the answer to some important questions about lying.

    Introduction: A. Last week we began a new sermon series I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt. 1. Last week, we explored the fact that words have the power of life and death. a. Words have the power for much good or much evil. 2. God’s desire is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ego Talking - Boasting, Flattery, And Exaggeration Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2016
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    In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about boasting, flattery and exaggeration.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expletives Deleted - Lifting Our Speech Out Of The Gutter Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 14, 2016
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    In this lesson, we learn about different kinds of expletives that should not be on our lips.

    Introduction: A. One day an elderly preacher told his congregation that he was feeling a bit lonely and depressed. 1. So one of the church members suggested to the preacher that he should buy a pet. 2. Thinking this was a great idea, he hurried to town and after much deliberation, bought a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
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    The problem with this myth is that people have confused a promise with a proverb and that creates a great problem.

    Series: Mythbusters “A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids” Proverbs 22:6 Open We’re continuing on this morning in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re looking at eight spiritual myths – spiritual urban legends – to which many people subscribe. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
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    People assume that God’s leading always takes us to the mountaintop. A valley means you find a way out. That's a wrong assumption.

    Series: Mythbusters “A Valley Means a Wrong Turn” Selected Passages Open We’re winding down our message series called Mythbusters. We only have today and next Sunday left in this series. We are focusing in on spiritual myths. These myths are based on false ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptized - Holy Ghost & Fire Series

    Contributed by Larry Lewis on Sep 10, 2016
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    There are three types of baptisms mentioned in the Bible. In this 3rd and final message in our series entitled 'Baptized', we will focus on what the Bible has to say about the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

    Read Matthew 3:11 Read Acts 1:4-5 & 2:1-4 • Today we are going to finish our 3 week series on the topic of baptism. • Two weeks ago we started this series in preparation of our water baptism service which took place last week. • Baptism, is probably one of my favorite topics in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God's Empty Promises - Resurrection Sunday

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,336 views

    Proposition: The World give us empty promises that mean nothing. The LORD give us an 1. An The Empty Tomb 2.Some Empty Linen Clothes that reveal His Promise of Salvation/Redemption/Renewal/Restoration are ours to receive

    Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 and John 19:38-42 Theme: God's Empty Promises Proposition: The World give us empty promises - God gave us two wonderful empty gifts - 1. The Empty Tomb 2. The Empty Clothes INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Peter Failed

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016
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    Peter failed because he ignored Jesus warning and slept when he should have been preparing (praying).

    Luke 22:31-34: 31"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." 33But he replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death." 34Jesus answered, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Viji Roberts avatar

    Olivet Discourse A Message For Today’s Christian. Series

    Contributed by Viji Roberts on Mar 21, 2016
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    The longest answer given by Jesus to the disciples' question. What message do we have for us today from the Olivet Discourse.

    Mathew 24; Mark 13; Luke 21. SCRIPTURE READING: Mt. 24:1-35. A. REVIEW Mathew arranges his Gospel narration in a systematic way, in fact, into five distinct groupings or DISCOURSES. The closing formula that indicates to the end of the discourse is the phrase: "when Jesus had finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Your Servant Is Listening

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
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     | 11,441 views

    A sermon that considers the 2-way nature of prayer, rather than just approaching it as a time for God to listen to us.

    On January 4, 1987, Oral Roberts launched his most notable campaign to date. He told his followers that if he didn’t raise a total of 8 million dollars by March, God was going to take his life. Comparing himself to the apostle Paul, Roberts begged not to let Satan defeat him. "God" he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Up From The Grave

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 25, 2016
     | 6,551 views

    1) Praise for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:1-5), 2) Prayer for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:6-12)

    We come to this weekend to mourn. And then we celebrate. But celebrating seems difficult, if not impossible, when Brussels is in mourning. Ankara has suffered a similar fate. Yemen is in flames, while the long, desperate strangulation of Syria and Iraq continues. How can we celebrate in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Other